Program Area Coordinator

at Food for the Hungry
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted April 30, 2024
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Job Title: Program Area Coordinator (01 Position)

Position Type: Full Time National Staff

Location: Kitgum

Reports to: Program Delivery Manager

Contract Length: 2years (Fixed)

Requested start: June 2024

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Delivery Manager (PDM), this role will be part of the Extended Management Team(EMT) and will plan, organize, coordinate and lead project implementation at the area program. Will ensure projects stay on time, scope, and budget, promote practice of performance, accountability, and risk management in line with in line with FH’s “Resilience & Flourishing Through Systems Transformation (RFTS) program model. Co-lead technical design of technical projects with support from the technical program specialists in line with FH’s program design guidelines. Co-Lead together with the Sponsorship relations coordinator community awareness, relationship building with community leaders, churches and families. Consequently, overseeing registration of children at the new area program. Support the ecosystem approach of accountability for all functional departments of finance, procurement, admin, programs, HR and business development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Result #1: Program Delivery

Key Result #2: Strategic partnerships development for business acquisition and growth

Key Result #3: Financial, Procurement and Risk Management

Key Result #4 Leadership, culture and talent development

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in development studies/social sciences, business administration, and development agricultural sciences, environment and resilience programing.
Post graduate qualification in project management, management, development studies or M&E is an added advantage
Experience in sponsorship related projects is an added advantage.
Experience in multisector programing with focus on value chain and business development, health and Nutrition and WASH
Typically, 5+ years of experience in program management, compliance, financial management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors.
Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development
Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.
Demonstrated computer -operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype, google meet and/ or Zoom.
Language

Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is satisfactory. Ability to speak local language of the area is an added advantage.

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